Volume 75, Issue 5 Forest Lake Area High School March 4, 2009 MONEY MATTERS ‘Be aware of surroundings’ Male who exposes himself, still at large New school budget By Siri Urquhart off or putting on a jacket, shirt, aware of what is going on in The Wyoming Police Department or baseball cap. Physical features the area, especially if you see leads to change is still investigating 2 reports such as shape of the face, ears or something that seems strange or regarding a male exposing himself nose are most helpful.” out of the ordinary for the area,” By Megan Daly to young girls near Wyoming Remembering the description said Dexter. Students around FLHS have Elementary School. Chief of the of the car is very helpful when It is imperative to always be heard rumors about the schedules Wyoming Police Department, investigating this type of crime. prepared for these occurrences, and budget cuts associated with Scott Dexter, is in charge of the However, this should not even if you believe this type of the 2009-2010 school year. But investigation. Surprisingly, both compromise the safety of the situation could never happen to what is the truth about decisions incidents occurred within minutes student. you. that can affect students’ educations of each other. “A description of the car and its “Always try to carry a cell phone and lives? “The original incidents occurred license plate are most helpful, and have a pre-set emergency The reality: our school district February 3rd at 4:25 PM and number programmed on speed needs to cut 3.5 million dollars 4:35 PM,” said Dexter. dial,” said Dexter. for the upcoming school year, and A suspect is not in The police department up to 6 million within the next However, where all cuts will be custody. However, the advises the public to practice two years. That loss of money can made is unknown and according police department has how you would react in any change many things, not only for to Massey how much each school received many tips from given assault or harm to your the high school but also for the will be receiving has not been Wyoming residents. safety. 2 Junior Highs and elementary decided. At this point, Massey “We have not identified “Mentally role play different schools in the district. stated that 80% of the district’s a suspect yet, but the situations that you might read The major thing on students’ spending is tied to teachers and investigation is ongoing. about in the paper or see on minds is the possibility of having staff. According to the Forest We have worked diligently the news,” said Dexter, “By a 4-day week. According to FLHS Lake Times, the elimination of one to check out each tip Photo from school website doing this, you condition Principal Dr. Steve Massey, “It is teacher would save an average of reported,” said Dexter. yourself mentally, and should it being reviewed. There are three $46,000 a year. Cutting teachers The police still have the original but not at the risk of the student’s ever happen to you, you stand a public meetings being held to would lead to not only larger suspect description of a white safety. It’s most important the better chance of reacting rather make those decisions.” class sizes, but also the loss of male in his late 20’s to early 30’s, student gets away,” said Dexter. than panicking.” Some say a four day week is some electives. with short dirty blonde hair and a The Wyoming Police Department Dexter also recommends a self- nuts, others say it’s practical. Downsizing funds can lead to dark colored goatee. recommends residents take the defense course to sharpen your The main thought process behind many things and school board These incidents remind young necessary precautions to ensure protective skills and enhance your taking one day out of the school meetings are open to the public. and old to be conscious of their their safety. knowledge of staying safe. week is having one less day to So if you are interested in the surroundings and what type of “A suggestion to people is to Even though these exposure bus kids to and from school. changes that are going to be made situation they are in. In this kind always try to avoid walking too occurrences seem random, there According to Massey, cutting one around the high school, attend the of circumstance, the Wyoming close to the road. It would be is a chance something like this day of transportation would save upcoming meetings Held in the Police Department strongly better to create a safe distance could happen to you. Take the 20% of the budget funds used for FLHS media center on March 3 suggests to run away. However, between themselves and the car necessary safety measures to buses. and 24, both from 7-9p.m. taking important clues away from to avoid being grabbed,” said ensure that you don’t become a the scene is vital as well. Dexter. “This distance allows a victim. “It is a great help if the student person to run if a stranger pulls Where’s it goin’? could remember something about up near them.” If you have any information the suspect, especially physical Always being aware of your regarding these incidents, Stimulus package breakdown features that cannot change,” said surroundings greatly aids in call the Wyoming Police Dexter. “A suspect can easily safety as well. Department at (651)462-0577. By Charlie Nelson Labor and Education which is change his appearance by taking “It is strongly advisable to be We have all heard about the getting $91.3 billion. Inside this Stimulus Package passed by department, the money is going Congress and signed into law by into six different categories. President Obama. The $819 billion The money each department New restauraunt comes to FL stimulus is Obama’s first attempt is receiving is supposed to fix By Kellie O’Brien a new sit down restaurant at fixing the broken economy he problems, make the department Just the mere mention to eat at rather than Perkins inherited. So, where is all this run smoother, and get things of Keys Cafe gives you and Applebee’s,” said money going? $819 billion is a working right. what kind of visual? How Junior Mercedes Monroe. huge amount of money. Who will Other Departments receiving the about a warm, delicious Keys Café first opened get all this money and most money are Housing caramel roll that has your for business in 1973 in how will they use it? and Transportation ($62.3 name written all over it? St. Paul. Barbara Hunn The stimulus package billion), Medicaid ($89.7 Or a big, cheeseburger and founded this first adventure, will be paid out over billion), Tax Provisions fries with a homemade refining and improving her the next ten years, ($82.1 billion), State chocolate malt? Those are successful formula until the second Keys opened the majority of which Stabilization funds ($79 just a few of the wonderful Photo by Kellie O’ Brien will be spent in the billion), and Energy and selections that will appear in New Brighton in 1983. next three years. The Water ($48.9 billion). on the menu of the new Keys According to their website, money is going many The stimulus package Café, currently being built in and said, “Young lady, do you “Barbara and her family have places. It is being paid will affect our economy Forest Lake. know the first time I ate at a Keys expanded the Keys Café to nine to direct individuals receiving directly; it will change the The other day, I was at the Cafe was the University Avenue twin cities locations and have unemployment, and is being used economy either for the better or Holiday Gas Station across from location in St. Paul back in the been recognized and awarded to pay for goods and services in for the worse over the next ten Keys Café and randomly asked early 1970s? I had a big plate both locally and nationally for the form of grants. years. a gentleman what he thought of of roast beef, mashed potatoes their fine food.” Seventeen federal departments The economy is sliding into the soon-to-opened Keys Cafe and gravy. It was the most food I The Keys Café philosophy are getting varying amounts of a recession; President Obama across the street. He was very had ever seen on one plate in my is simple: “Memorable service money in the stimulus package. has signed the stimulus package excited about the restaurant and life!” and absolutely the best food… This money is then broken down into law as the centerpiece of was quick to reply, “They have The overwhelmingly positive breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and within the department to go his domestic agenda and his first the biggest and best breakfast in response to the opening of the new desserts, created from scratch different places. The department attempt at repairing the mangled town! I can’t wait to dine there!” Keys Restaurant is contagious. recipes you grew up with!” getting the most money is Health, economy. Another woman, who overheard “It could be a good place for the The new café is set to open this our conversation turned to me students in the area to get a job and spring. Pg. 2 March 4, 2009 NEWS Dennis Sprute FLHS flooded with week-long campaigns Wheel of Agriculture and cotton candy a hit for World Language Week comes to observance of FFA Week at FLHS, Feb.